News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.
Episodes
05/17/24: Joel is joined by Brent Odde on "News and Views" to preview the Pollock Men’s Club 46th annual walleye tournament in Polluck, South Dakota coming up on June 15th. The tournament has a guaranteed $8500 first place payout, so get signed up today! Check out their website to sign up and find all the details.
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05/17/24: Tori Benders is the Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Fargo Park District. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the Fargo Parks Sports Center that's opening soon, and what visitors will all find in it. She also talks about summer activities and programs put on by the Fargo Park District.
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05/17/24: Jane Matejcek is the President of the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN Board, and joins Joel to talk about the upcoming honor flight to DC. The flight leaves on Sunday the 19th and comes back to Fargo the following Tuesday, and Joel Heitkamp and Ryan Janke from KFGO will both join the flight. Jane previews the flight and group of veterans on it, and talks about other upcoming flights as well.
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05/16/24: Patrick Yoes is the National President of the Fraternal Order of Police and Joe Johnson is a retired Fargo Police Officer and North Dakota Fraternal Order of the Police State Trustee. They both join Joel on "News and Views" while in DC for National Police Week to have a conversation with Joel about working to repeal the windfall elimination provision. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) is a Social Security rule that...
05/16/24: Ryan Janke heads to the KFGO studio from the newsroom to talk with Joel about an interview he recently did and wrote about. He recounts his interview with North Dakotan, Kurt Groszhans, who was imprisoned in Ukraine, accused of ordering the assassination of a government official, and escaped.
Read the full story at KFGO.com.
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05/16/24: Emily Althoff is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at River Haven Counseling. She joins "News and Views" to talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health and seeking counseling.
Learn more about River Haven on their website.
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05/15/24: Joel Heitikamp is joined by Pastor Sue Koesterman, the Executive Director of Churches United for the Homeless. They talk about homelessness in the community and the FM Dorothy Day House of Hospitality suspending operations earlier this month.
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05/15/24: Marriah Marsh joins Joel on "News and Views" to express her frustrations over a new television ad released by the Tammy Miller campaign. The ad says, "Before Congress, Armstrong helped a child molester avoid prison. After abusing two little girls, even got him out of paying restitution to the victims." Marriah is frustrated, as she is one of the two girls mentioned in the ad, but did not give consent for the ad.
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5/14/24: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices. They talk about clean-up weeks wrapping up and where to leave your recycle bins on the curb.
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05/13/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined again by Congressman Kelly Armstrong on "News and Views." Congressman Armstrong is the lone Congressman representing North Dakota, and is now running for Governor of North Dakota. He and Joel talk about Congressional topics like the SAVE Act and GOP majority, as well as campaign topics including his availability and plans for property taxes.
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05/10/24: The President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, joins Joel Heitkamp in the studio to talk about tonight's home opener against the Lincoln Saltdogs.
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05/10/24: BEK TV has a republican primary congressional debate coming up, and Cara Mund and Rick Becker join Joel together to talk about the debate and importance of voters hearing from all candidates. The debate will have four of the five candidates participating, with Julie Fedorchak not being able to attend.
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05/10/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator Kevin Cramer. Joel asks the Senator a variety of questions around the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas wars.
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05/10/24: Sami Harwood is the Director of Marketing for the Kilbourne Group and Jenna Pokrzywinski is the owner of Synclaire Events Venue, and they both join Joel in the KFGO studio. They talk about new places to check out in Downtown Fargo, including Magnolia Soap and Synclaire Events venue.
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05/09/24: Dr. Richard Faidley, Superintendent of Williston Basin School District #1, joins Joel while he's broadcasting live from Williston. They talk about the school bond vote for a new elementary school that passed in April and what to expect from the next school year.
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05/09/24: Nate Anderson is with Thomsen Homes and serves on the Building Industry Association board of directors. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes continues for the second weekend, May 11-13 from Noon – 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 3 - 7 p.m. on Monday.
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05/08/24: Theft and drug use have prompted West Fargo-based Petro Serve-USA to hire private security at three of the company’s Fargo stores. Chief executive officer Kent Satrang says it’s something he never imagined. He joins Joel live on KFGO to talk about the issue and what is being done.
Read the full KFGO article here:https://kfgo.com/2024/05/02/petro-serve-owner-says-hes-hired-private-security-for-3-fargo-convenience-stores/
05/08/24: Joel is coming to you live from Williston State College, and is joined by the President of the College, Dr. Bernell Hirning. They talk about everything from the upcoming graduation, to campus projects, to campus retention.
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05/08/24: Joel is in Williston, ND and is broadcasting from Williston State College. He's joined by Alex Herman, the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Interim Athletic Director. They talk about Williston athletics, including how the basketball seasons went, what the baseball and softball programs look like, and more.
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05/08/24: Joel is broadcasting from Williston State College and is joined by Hunter Berg and Jack Michaels. Hunter is the Executive Director of the WSC Foundation and Alumni Association, and Jack Michaels is the Sports Director for the KFGO Sports Department, is also from Williston, ND.
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